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Question
Read the lines below.
- 'To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds'.
The above line contain a human characteristic ‘dancing’ given to something non - human, ‘angels’. The Figure of Speech used in the line is called ‘Personification’. - ‘To believe is to know that
Everyday is a new beginning’. - To believe is to know ______ life is a gift
Lines in poetry, such as the above, state a general truth and can be used as sayings or quotes etc. They contain the Figure of Speech called Epigram.
Epigram closely resembles a proverb.
Find from the poem three other examples of Epigram.
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Solution
- 'To believe is to find the strength and courage that lies within us.'
- 'To believe is to know we are never alone, that life is a gift.'
- 'To believe is to know that wonderful surprises are just waiting to happen.'
RELATED QUESTIONS
Here are some words from the lesson which describe different kinds of sounds.
fill in the blank using the correct form of the word given.
The ____________ of the raven disturbed the child’s sleep.
Speech or dialogues can be reported in two ways - Direct and Indirect. When. the exact words of the speaker are reported we call it Direct Speech. When the exact words of the speaker are not reported, but just its contents we call it Indirect Speech.
Direct Speech: Amar said, "I shall come to meet you tomorrow, Sanket."
Indirect Speech: Amar told Sanket that he would go to meet him the next day.
Note down the changes you observe in the Indirect Speech.
Work with a partner and fill in the table with information about your locality. You may add more information, if necessary. When you finish filling the table, write a short paragraph comparing the two places.
| Locality | Your Place | Your Partner's Place |
| ♦ proximity to the railway station | ||
| ♦ Telegram-plane proximity to the airport | ||
| ♦ Telegram-plane number of shopping centers | ||
| ♦ Telegram-plane number of temples | ||
| ♦ important heritage centres | ||
| ♦ sea, lakes, rivers, or ponds | ||
| ♦ traffic | ||
Choose the correct option.
We use ______when something is suggested or recommended.
Could you bring me ________ tools I left in the garden?
We ________ to the park. (go)
Write the word given in the bracket in correct tense.
Rani ______ (meet) Rita tomorrow.
Transform each of the following sentence using the comparative degree without changing the meaning.
Hurricanes are as dangerous as tornadoes.
Replace the comparative adjective in the following sentence with their positive form.
Rural life is certainly more peaceful than urban life.
Write the compound word from the pictures.
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